1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Castro Valley, CA (563 Rentals)

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Anita Plaza Apartments
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Anita Plaza Apartments

20511 Anita AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Cedars North
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Cedars North

22240 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Mosaic Apartments
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Mosaic Apartments

19972 Stanton AveCastro Valley, CA 94546

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20200 Forest Ave
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20200 Forest Ave

20200 Forest AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Capri Apartments
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Capri Apartments

20573 Wisteria StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Wisteria Apartments
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Wisteria Apartments

20188 Wisteria StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Baker Road Apartments
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Baker Road Apartments

20849 Baker RdCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Laguna Pines
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Laguna Pines

20313-20327 Forest AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Crescent Grove
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Crescent Grove

1744 Ruby StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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20668-20670 Forest Ave
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20668-20670 Forest Ave

20668-20670 Forest AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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20535 Marshall St
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20535 Marshall St

20535 Marshall StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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20957 Chester St
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20957 Chester St

20957 Chester StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Las Casitas
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Las Casitas

19923-19935 Anita AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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1663 Crescent Ave
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1663 Crescent Ave

1663 Crescent AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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1618 Crescent Ave
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1618 Crescent Ave

1618 Crescent AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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20317 Wisteria St
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20317 Wisteria St

20317 Wisteria StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Forest Duplexes
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Forest Duplexes

19652-19658 Forest AveCastro Valley, CA 94546

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The Regent
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The Regent

2300 Regent WayCastro Valley, CA 94546
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19794 Stanton Ave
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19794 Stanton Ave

19794 Stanton AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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21079 Wilbeam Ave
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21079 Wilbeam Ave

21079 Wilbeam AveCastro Valley, CA 94546
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The Pines Apartments
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The Pines Apartments

20320-20342 Wisteria StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Renton Way
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Renton Way

2661 Renton WayCastro Valley, CA 94546
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1474 Crescent Ave
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1474 Crescent Ave

1474 Crescent AveCastro Valley, CA 94546

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Castro Valley 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 08, 2025

There are currently 98 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Castro Valley, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,386 to $4,804. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Castro Valley with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Russell City West Outer Hayward98$2,300$1,386

Largest Available Castro Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Castro Valley, CA is found at Amador Village in the Mt. Eden neighborhood and is 985 square feet priced from $2,628. Lincoln Landing Apartments in the South Castro Valley neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 898 square feet and currently listed start at $2,868. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Castro Valley:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Amador VillageMaple985 Sq Ft$2,628
Lincoln Landing ApartmentsA2898 Sq Ft$2,868
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available895 Sq Ft$1,699
Hillcrest Apartment HomesThe Heights816 Sq Ft$2,295
Creekside TerraceCoyote811 Sq Ft$2,320
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath + Storage room807 Sq Ft$2,200
Redwood Grove1 Bed, 1 bath800 Sq Ft$1,995
Lund Garden Apartments800 Sq Ft$2,150
Bel Mark ApartmentsOne Bedroom726 Sq Ft$1,945
Onstad Manor1x1632 Sq Ft$1,925

Cheapest Available Castro Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 08, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Castro Valley, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $811 at Oakland 34 Apartments in the Northeast San Leandro neighborhood. The second most affordable Castro Valley 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at The Majestic Apartments starting at $1,386 in the Hayward Highland neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Castro Valley is currently $2,407. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Castro Valley:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Oakland 34 Apartments1 Bedroom$811
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom$1,386
Lakeside Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,641
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available$1,699
Shamor ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,795
Fletcher TowersOne Bedroom$1,800
Parklane ApartmentsTraditional$1,850
Junction FlatsPLAN A$1,891
The Palms (04/25)One Bedroom One Bath$1,895
Chateau Manor ApartmentsStudio$1,895

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Castro Valley Overview

Taking its namesake from a famed solider and rancher, Castro Valley is a widely popular city located in the sunny realm of California. Largely acting as a bedroom community to the nearby job markets of Berkley, Oakland and beyond, this idyllic blue collar locale offers a relaxed way of life and plenty of west coast charm to spare.

Why live in Castro Valley, CA?

From plentiful local arts and culture to a bevvy of public parks and natural landscape beauty, Castro Valley apartments for rent have something to offer almost all walks of life. Local jobs in the service industry and health care are readily available, with Castro Valley's proximity to a number of popular larger California cities and their job markets a definite bonus. From growing families to young professionals, Castro Valley rentals make an excellent option for anyone eager to connect with the west coast.

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Getting Around Castro Valley, CA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Castro Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Castro Valley with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Castro Valley is at Oakland 34 Apartments listed at $811.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Castro Valley Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Castro Valley is $2,407.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Castro Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Castro Valley is a 985 square feet unit starting from $2,628 at Amador Village.

What is the average size for Castro Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Castro Valley is currently 590 sq ft.

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